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Chinese premier’s Riyadh visit cements long-term ties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is on a visit to the Gulf region, with a first stop in Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh will seek foreign policy balance for now
Saudi Arabia will carefully manage its ties with global powers while also upholding the reconciliation with Iran
Saudi ArabiaDebt issuance will be strong in the Gulf states
Government related debt issuance in the Gulf states has been strong in 2024, led by Saudi Arabia
Gulf statesRiyadh will try to avoid economy overheating
The IMF has positively assessed the government's efforts to recalibrate capital expenditure
Saudi ArabiaEventual royal succession in Riyadh will be smooth
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has consolidated his authority over all domains in the kingdom
Saudi ArabiaSaudi investment fund will drive diversification
The government is increasingly reliant on the country’s sovereign wealth fund amid persistent fiscal deficits
Saudi ArabiaExpenditure will challenge Riyadh's budget to 2030
A new report suggests that the government will reduce its investments in the oil sector but raise them elsewhere
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Aramco’s immediate focus will be on gas catch up
Aramco is prioritising liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals to hedge against softer crude-oil demand globally
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